This is my blog where I hope to update everyone on my adventures with YWAM. :)

"He has shown you, O man, what is good.

And what does the LORD require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy and

to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Support Letter

This is my support letter (edited slightly for online) explaining the why, what, where and when of what I will be doing.

This past year has been one of the most difficult and hardest times in
my life. But through that God has shown up in a powerful way and brought a lot
of great change in my life as well. I know He has so much more that He wants to
do in me and through me, which is why I am very excited for this next chapter
in my life.It was over a year ago that God laid it on my heart that He wanted me to
do a DTS and I am finally heeding His call. I will be attending a Compassion
focus Discipleship Training School (DTS) through the organization Youth With A Mission starting September 29th. I will be
gone for 24 weeks; half of that time will be spent in Kona, Hawaii for schooling,
learning about who God is and how to make Him known. The other half will be
spent on outreach.

"The outreach will focus on
reaching the poor and needy, and children at risk.......We will reach out to
those living in absolute poverty, the homeless, those struggling with life
addictions, women and children at risk, and those have been sexually abused,
trafficked or enslaved. Our hope is that out of our prayers and service new
ministries will be birthed"

Possible locations that I will go to
on outreach are Rwanda, Cambodia, and Colombia among a few others
that have yet to be decided. I am very excited for the outreach portion as I
know that it will be a great opportunity to minister to those in need, as well
as be stretched greatly in my faith. I'm so looking forward to what God is
going to do in my life and the lives of others. I feel as if this new step in
my life has been a long time coming and I'm thrilled to finally be embarking on
it!

The fees for the 12 week lecture phase are $3,995 which includes room,
board and tuition. I will also need to raise more for airfare, housing and food
during the 12 week outreach portion. If you feel led to support me whether
financially and/or in prayer I would very much appreciate it!

Specific prayer requests I have is that my health would stay stable.
It's been an up and down road with my health and I am blessed that right now I
am doing well, but I would appreciate prayers that it would stay that way,
especially during the outreach portion! I would also like prayer that I would
not let myself get too emotional, homesick, etc. I know that this school will
be very intense I want to devote all my time and energy into it without letting
my emotions get the best of me!

I am excited for the opportunity to serve those hurting around the
world, and hope to discover more about my purpose and the direction God has for
my life. I want to thank you for being apart of this journey with me and for
your support as I start a new season in my life.If you would like to receive updates about my journey or if you would like to financially support me, you can email me
at bethany2v@yahoo.com and I will add you
to my mailing list!